Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 - Manual (Page 248)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking the engine oil level
When you check the oil level, the vehicle
must
ț be parked on level ground
ț be at normal operating temperature
(min. 80°C)
̈ Wait for at least 30 seconds with en-
gine still at idle.
̈ Measure engine oil level with engine
still at idle.
The dipstick and the cap are located on the
passenger side in the engine compart-
ment.
1 Dipstick
2 Filler cap
̈ Pull out dipstick 1 and wipe it off.
̈ Reinsert the dipstick fully into the
guide.
̈ Pull out the dipstick again after three
seconds.
Dipstick
The engine oil level must be between the
lower (min) and upper (max) marks.
̈ Top up the engine oil if necessary.
i
The difference in level between the up-
per and lower marks represents a
volume of about 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).